Was this private room not the perfect spot? If a commotion started here, it would immediately draw everyone's attention.
If Gu Wenheng were to shout down right now, the people below would only need to look up to see him.
"Lord Ning really went out of his way to find such a place."
How could Ning Yuchen miss the double entendre? But since Gu Wenheng didn't spell it out, he simply stood there playing dumb, pretending not to understand.
"There are no outsiders here right now. Lord Ning, please speak your mind."
"Actually..." Ning Yuchen hesitated. "Out of selfish motives, I wanted to ask Mr. Gu for advice on how to steadily climb the ranks like you have."
"Lord Ning, is that all you came for?" Gu Wenheng asked.
Ning Yuchen nodded. "As you know, I've been stuck in this position for a very long time. I hope you can offer some guidance."
Gu Wenheng chuckled lightly. "Whatever you do, it's best to stay grounded. Things gained through scheming are ultimately hollow.
